7 The Casting Breakdown—Spreading the Word
"Our feeling is that the most important thing on a set is that actors have enough confidence to try different things. If there’s stress or tension, they won’t go out on a limb because they won’t want to embarrass themselves if they don’t feel completely comfortable."
—PETER FARRELLY
It is the attention to details that separates the good, the bad and the ugly from the courageous, brilliant, and exceptional.
—HESTER SCHELL, writer/director
Directors Speak: In Session
“I learned that as the creative leader, it’s a good idea to have staff repeat back to me what I just asked them to do and clarify instructions. Too often subordinates interpret what you said you needed or misquote you to a vendor. ...
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